Willem van Wyk
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc in Veterinary Science)
Dr. Willem is a highly skilled and compassionate veterinarian with a BVSc in Veterinary Science from the prestigious University of Pretoria in South Africa. With over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, he has worked in a variety of settings including equine reproduction, small animal emergency referral, and general practice. Willem founded and ran his own successful practice in South Africa before moving to Australia in 2019.
Willem is known for his focus on providing compassionate care, enhancing the lives of pets and their families. He excels in soft tissue surgery (from minimally to advanced) and has a wealth of knowledge in pet nutrition, behaviour, and preventative integrative health. Dedicated and passionate about his work, Willem is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in veterinary medicine and continuously seeks to expand his knowledge and skills to better serve his patients. His ultimate goal is to enhance the lives of pets and their families by providing the highest standard of care possible, ensuring they live happy and healthy lives.
Away from the clinic, Willem enjoys fantasy games and finds solace in the serene beauty of the Dandenong Ranges, where he resides with his artistic wife, their guitar playing 11-year-old son, their beloved hound, MotorTreacle, and their bengal cat, Bruenor. His personal life, much like his professional one, is characterised by a rich tapestry of experiences and a profound dedication to family, community, and the animals he serves.
Willem van Wyk
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Dr. Willem is a highly skilled and compassionate veterinarian with a BVSc in Veterinary Science from the prestigious University of Pretoria in South Africa. With over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, he has worked in a variety of settings including equine reproduction, small animal emergency referral, and general practice. Willem founded and ran his own successful practice in South Africa before moving to Australia in 2019.
Willem is known for his focus on providing compassionate care, enhancing the lives of pets and their families. He excels in soft tissue surgery (from minimally to advanced) and has a wealth of knowledge in pet nutrition, behaviour, and preventative integrative health. Dedicated and passionate about his work, Willem is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in veterinary medicine and continuously seeks to expand his knowledge and skills to better serve his patients. His ultimate goal is to enhance the lives of pets and their families by providing the highest standard of care possible, ensuring they live happy and healthy lives.
Away from the clinic, Willem enjoys fantasy games and finds solace in the serene beauty of the Dandenong Ranges, where he resides with his artistic wife, their guitar playing 11-year-old son, their beloved hound, MotorTreacle, and their bengal cat, Bruenor. His personal life, much like his professional one, is characterised by a rich tapestry of experiences and a profound dedication to family, community, and the animals he serves.
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Susan
Practice Manager (Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing )
Susan has over 10 years of experience in veterinary nursing. In that time, she has worked in general practice and emergency referral centres. She has a particular interest in emergency and critical care, canine reproduction & poultry husbandry. Susan has volunteered for various animal welfare programs and her local animal reserve. She is a member of Dogs Victoria and attends conformation shows and dog sports with her whippets.
Susan
Practice Manager
Susan has over 10 years of experience in veterinary nursing. In that time, she has worked in general practice and emergency referral centres. She has a particular interest in emergency and critical care, canine reproduction & poultry husbandry. Susan has volunteered for various animal welfare programs and her local animal reserve. She is a member of Dogs Victoria and attends conformation shows and dog sports with her whippets.
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Danni
Receptionist
Danni has lived in the hills for the past 5 years with her husband and two boys after deciding that she wanted to live closer to nature. Danni has always loved animals and currently has a crazy staffy, but she has also previously had a cat, fish and even stick insects. In Danni's spare time, she loves going on walks with her family, exploring new places, playing video games and going to concerts.
Danni
Receptionist
Danni has lived in the hills for the past 5 years with her husband and two boys after deciding that she wanted to live closer to nature. Danni has always loved animals and currently has a crazy staffy, but she has also previously had a cat, fish and even stick insects. In Danni's spare time, she loves going on walks with her family, exploring new places, playing video games and going to concerts.
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Maddy
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing)
Maddy joined the Belgrave Veterinary Clinic in early 2024 but has been working in the animal industry since 2017 in a variety of roles with both large and small animals. Maddy has a keen interest in behaviour and wildlife care. Outside of work, you’ll often find Maddy hiking with her dog, fostering kittens, or searching for fossils.
Maddy
Veterinary Nurse
Maddy joined the Belgrave Veterinary Clinic in early 2024 but has been working in the animal industry since 2017 in a variety of roles with both large and small animals. Maddy has a keen interest in behaviour and wildlife care. Outside of work, you’ll often find Maddy hiking with her dog, fostering kittens, or searching for fossils.
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Ciara
Veterinary Nurse Assist (Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing)
Ciara has lived in the hills with her family for 4 years. Ciara started her journey in the animal industry as a student veterinary nurse in 2023 studying animal care certificate II and has always had a passion for animal health and well being. In her spare time Ciara enjoys going to the zoo, hanging out with friends and family and going to concerts.
Ciara
Veterinary Nurse Assist
Ciara has lived in the hills with her family for 4 years. Ciara started her journey in the animal industry as a student veterinary nurse in 2023 studying animal care certificate II and has always had a passion for animal health and well being. In her spare time Ciara enjoys going to the zoo, hanging out with friends and family and going to concerts.
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